A good pair of shoes can take you places — literally. And as the winter weather intensifies, getting colder and wetter by the second, you’ll need an all-season boot to handle it all. Enter these waterproof hiking boots from NORTIV 8, which reviewers say pass the “winter stress test” and even have “great grip” on slippery ice. With a tough suede upper, protective toe cap, padded tongue and arch support, they’re a surprisingly durable boot that’s perfect for discovering a new trail, working or roaming the city. Right now, they’re up to 25% off, depending on color and size — the lowest price they’ve been in weeks!
As good as the price is on these hiking boots, reviewers swear there’s no compromise on quality which is what really makes them a steal.
The thick, slip-proof rubber soles give you traction and stability, even on wet or slippery surfaces, indoor or outdoor.
According to reviewers, these boots offer extreme comfort and quality, earning the titles “best shoe ever!” from a reviewer who I hikes 75-80 miles a week, the “the best work shoe I have ever worn,” from a reviewer who works security and spends long hours one their feet and “the best inexpensive shoes I’ve had,” from a reviewer that does landscaping in Florida walking over 13 miles a day in heavy rain.
Coming in men’s sizes 6.5-15, with wide options, these shoes come in nearly a dozen neutral color options. They feature removable, cushioned insoles (which one calls “absolutely the best shock absorbers!”) and a flexible EVA midsole to reduce foot fatigue and pain, making them comfortable and supportive during all-day wear.
But above all, the standout detail about these kicks is that they apparently feel like “walking on clouds!”
Never mind the people singing their praises for being good for traditional walking and hiking, the boots were even comfortable for wearers with arthritis and recovering from surgeries and injuries! Many say these boots last just as long and are just as high-quality as their pricier, brand-name counterparts.
“I suffer from chronic pain and I was looking for hiking boots for walks. I took a chance and bought a pair of these boots,” a reviewer with chronic back and knee issues wrote. “To my surprise they’re the most comfortable boots I have ever owned and I’ve owned red wings and Danner boots these boots are like walking on a cloud I’m here to buy a second pair actually.”
In fact, one user even said the boots helped correct their foot pain and irritation. “If your feet hurt and you are looking for a good pair of boots to fix them. You have found them,” they wrote. “I had layers of blisters and it was getting bad. Within a day of getting these boots my feet stopped hurting and started healing. Highly recommended.”
Read for more love letters to these waterproof hiking boots and snag a pair for yourself while they’re still under $50.
“[…] For two years I left them on the rack, and continued to shop for another pair of ‘real’ boots to replace these $55 boots.
About a month ago, with our first big snowfall and me out in the country, I realized I did not pack my ‘real’ boots and took only the $55 backup pair.
To my surprise these boots performed extraordinarily well in every condition.
They were sturdy enough for a five hour hike on snow covered trails, robust enough to pass over parts of the trail with large rocks, where a cheap pair of boots will transmit those rock surfaces to the bottoms of your feet, water resistant enough to pass through ankle deep depressions filled with water, and all around had enough grip to manage all parts of the trail.
Then, upon arriving home, I managed to spend 2+ hours hand shoveling my car out from 9 inches of new, wet snow, and my feet stayed warm and dry. Honestly, I also have a pair of $200 work boots I usually wear to shovel the snow but my feet always get cold. These kept my feet warmer than any boot I’ve had in the last ten years.
I have no idea how they will last ― I’m an outdoors type of person, so I use my boots for a lot more than shoveling snow and pulling the kids on the sled ― but if I get one more season out of them it will be a fantastic deal for $55.
But I think they will last a lot longer. After five days on trails and the winter in the city, they still look brand new. I can’t even tell the sole is worn at all, and we had to have put over a hundred miles in on the trails. Plus another 20 hours shoveling and walking in the city. They still look like I just took them out of the box. […]” — MrVenon (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)“I bought these boots specifically to shovel snow in my driveway. It’s slightly inclined concrete and can get pretty slippery. My old army boots had no grip; my running shoes had grip but inside twenty minutes my feet would be soaked and freezing.
We’ve had a late winter, so I was thinking I might not even get to really try these boots out. Fortunately for this review (but unfortunately for my back and sanity), we’ve gotten about two and a half feet of snow in the past month, along with temperatures whipsawing between freezing and warm enough to thaw, which means plenty of ice. These boots have been awesome for the daily slog.
I love the lace hooks at the top; I can essentially use these as slip-ons. The soles are VERY grippy; I’ve had no issues even on the slipperiest mornings. And they are more than water-resistant enough to keep my feet dry and warm as I push slushy snow off my driveway.
They started out very stiff and clunky-feeling but have finally broken in and gotten flexible after several mornings of activity. They don’t feel as cushiony as some other boots I’ve worn, although a good pair of aftermarket insoles would probably help. All in all, I feel like I got excellent value and I expect to be shoveling snow in this for many winters to come.” — Al Parrott“I bought these before the winter storm that came through our area last week. I wanted the black, but the browns were the only one in stock (that’s on me for waiting so late).
- Comfortable! I have worn these to work all week. I work inside, but I wanted them on to and from the car, and also in case I got stuck driving. They are definitely not day to day shoes, but are very comfortable.
-Waterproof. I’ve cleared my driveway, walked the dog multiple times, and sledding in these. My feet have stayed warm and dry!
-Good grip. These have great grip. I slipped a little after the snow melted and refroze, but that’s to be expected with ICE.
-Size. I have a wide foor and am always afraid to buy online. The 10.5 W fit me perfectly.
And, they came with a second pair of laces. That’s a nice plus! Hoping to get many years of use out of these.” — Christopher D. Brooks
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